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Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL150
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB250F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was revealed 4 years prior to the WB250F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TL210 matches up versus the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung WB250F

 TL210 WB250F 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung TL210

 WB250F TL210 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Samsung WB250F

 TL210 WB250F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL210 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TL210 versus the WB250F.

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and WB250F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB250F to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL210 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
59
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL210
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
28
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
35
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung TL210Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL210 Samsung WB250F
Otherwise known as PL150 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-07B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $250